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In-District Event: Briel Kicks Off New Senior Advisory Panel
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to improve housing, healthcare and public safety solutions for older adults in Northwest Illinois, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, invites community members aged 60 years or older to a new Senior Advisory Committee Kick Off on Monday, July 21st, at 3 p.m. at Briel’s Ottawa district office.
Hoffman Highlights Release of New Library Grants
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Local libraries are in line to receive additional state resources to support the purchase of new books, technology and more following the release of new per capita library grants supported by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea.
Ford to Join Indivisible West Suburban Chicago to Discuss Trump Law’s Negative Impact on Illinois
BROOKFIELD, Ill. – In response to President Donald Trump’s new law expected to harm Illinois families by increasing costs, reducing healthcare, and cutting essential programs, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join Indivisible’s West Suburban Chicago chapter for a community conversation on Wednesday, July 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Brookfield Public Library, located at 3541 Park Ave. in Brookfield.
Manley Initiative to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Becomes Law
JOLIET, Ill. – Families and seniors will see relief from prescription drug price gouging under a new law led by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, cracking down on deceptive tactics big pharma middlemen use to unjustly inflate the cost of prescription medications.
Morris Opposes a Measure Coming Out of Washington that Cuts Key Services, Including Medicaid
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolanda Morris, D-Chicago, is opposing the ‘Trump healthcare cut bill’ after it passed the House and Senate this week.
Vella-Supported Plan Clarifies Prevailing Wage Rules, Would Ensure Workers Receive Correct Pay
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, would strengthen prevailing wage rules, eliminate confusion and ensure workers receive the correct amount of pay at local public works projects that include federal funding.
Deuter Highlights Direct Admissions Proposal, Encourages Greater Higher Ed Opportunity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of efforts to knock down barriers to higher education and further encourage students to pursue a degree, state Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, backed a plan to send qualified high school and community college students direct admissions offers from nine of the state’s public universities.
Ford to Host Annual ‘Independence Day for Returning Citizens’ Thursday in Austin, Will Lead Press Conference at 11:30 a.m.
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will host his annual “Independence Day for Returning Citizens” community event Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Austin Town Hall to call attention to the challenges facing individuals returning from incarceration and to provide free community resources to help impacted residents in moving forward.
Davis Speaks Out Against Supreme Court Ruling on Case Involving Planned Parenthood
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood of the South Atlantic, which allows states to defund Planned Parenthood, state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
Stuart’s Higher Education Direct Admissions Bill Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is making higher education more accessible for high school and community college students after the Stuart-sponsored Illinois public university direct admissions bill was signed into law today by Governor JB Pritzker.
Vella-Backed Measure to Expand Access to Alzheimer’s Medication, Remove Barriers Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Health insurance providers will be required to cover medication that slows the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias under a new law backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford.
Scherer Welcomes New Intern to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently welcomed her new intern and Maroa-native Kooper Mann, to Springfield to tour the Capitol and meet with legislative leaders including House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch.
Hoffman Thanks Community, Delivers Over 240 lbs. of Donations to Community Interfaith Food Pantry
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, visited Community Interfaith Food Pantry Thursday to drop off diapers, wipes, baby food and other items generously donated by local residents as part of his Mother’s Day Donation Drive.
Briel Invites Residents to Series of Town Halls
OTTAWA, Ill. – Encouraging residents from Northwest Illinois communities to share their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will host a series of local town halls later this summer in Dekalb, Utica and Oglesby communities.
Chung Tours Movie Set Filming at Flyover Film Studios in Rantoul, Illinois
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, toured Flyover Film Studios with Experience Champaign-Urbana and Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady, giving them an exclusive look at the film studio and the movie currently being filmed at the studio thanks in part to film credits backed by Chung in the state budget.
Crawford Named Legislative Champion with 100% rating on Citizen Action/Illinois’s 2025 Legislative Scorecard
CHICAGO — State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, earned a 100% rating on Citizen Action/Illinois’ Legislative Scorecard for their overall record in the Illinois General Assembly this session. The ratings are based on the key votes for public interest issues in the General Assembly.
Hirschauer Promotes ASK Day, Highlights Importance of Safe Firearm Storage
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – Recently championing a landmark safe storage bill out of the Illinois House and Senate chambers, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting the importance of safe firearm storage by promoting ASK Day to normalize and spread awareness about asking about unlocked guns where children play.
Scherer-Backed Bill Aims to Lower Prescription Drug Costs and Protects Local Pharmacies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to bring down the cost of prescription drugs and protect local pharmacies by passing new legislation that will crack down on big pharma middlemen who raise costs to simply pad their own profits.